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To: limtex who wrote (20293)	12/22/1998 7:02:00 PM
From: Dave	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

limtex: Yes, I was aware that Ericsson has "put-up" a W-CDMA system, but I bet if you read the post, it is for Research and Development. Actually, I just quickly glanced at the press release and it says. STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 22, 1998--Ericsson will set up a WCDMA system in the UK to further enable network operators to gain first-hand experience of the breakthrough access technology Wideband CDMA, which will be used for third-generation mobile systems. As the procedures for third-generation licenses in the UK are scheduled for the summer of 1999, Ericsson will initially offer operators who are planning to take part in this auction the opportunity to perform various advanced testing prior to the auctions. The system will then be used for further technical and application trials. Qualcomm cannot sue for patent infringement saying that Ericsson infringed on US Patents, b/c US Patent only cover "stuff" being sold in the US, and not the UK. If the operator starts using the system for a commercial purpose (other than for testing, or Research and Development), then Qualcomm would need to review their patents granted at the European Patent Office (I think) and determine if any are being infringed by said system. dave